Those Eligible For FEMA Assistance In Connecticut Coastal Towns Must Register

Residents of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties who suffered damage from Sandy will need to register with FEMA to be eligible for federal aid either on-line or by phone.

Federal assistance programs will be available to residents, municipalities, businesses, and non-profits.

“This declaration will bring much-needed financial assistance to residents who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy. “But it is critical to note that you must register with FEMA to begin the process of accessing possible federal assistance. We will continue to work to get the rest of the counties in the state declared.”

To register by phone, residents can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY line for people with speech or hearing disabilities is 1-800-462-7585. The line is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days per week.

If residents have disaster assistance questions, they may call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.

In the coming days, state officials and FEMA will be conducting damage assessments to determine if additional counties may be eligible for assistance. Residents and businesses in the non-declared counties (Litchfield, Hartford, Tolland and Windham) should dial 2-1-1 or go online at www.211ct.org to report their damage.